Scheduled MonumentsEnglandManorial settlement at Court Farm

Manorial settlement at Court Farm

England
List entry 1015352
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Manorial settlement at Court Farm is a complex of earthworks and structures representing settlement activity in the parish of Stour Provost, Dorset. The site preserves evidence of medieval manorial organisation, with physical remains including former building platforms, enclosures and field divisions characteristic of a managed estate landscape. Dating from the medieval period, the settlement reflects patterns of land use and social hierarchy typical of the manorial system that dominated rural England during this era. The site's archaeological interest lies in its potential to illuminate domestic life, agricultural practice and the spatial organisation of a working manor.

Manorial settlement at Court Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015352. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Manorial settlement at Court Farm?

Manorial settlement at Court Farm is a complex of earthworks and structures representing settlement activity in the parish of Stour Provost, Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015352.

Who is responsible for protecting Manorial settlement at Court Farm?

Manorial settlement at Court Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1015352.

What other scheduled monuments are near Manorial settlement at Court Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 350m north west of Gatehouse Farm (8.7 km), Barrow group 200m north-east of Woodman's Cross (8.9 km), Romano-British settlement site (9.1 km).

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